Sony DRU-120A User Manual

Introduction

The DRU-120A offers the following Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 32
features. speed.
Features "Power-Burn conformed"
An internal DVD+RW/CD-RW drive technology to prevent buffer under-run
with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for PCs. errors.
Writes up to 2.4 speed on DVD+R/ "Power-Burn conformed" is used to refer
DVD+RW disc media. to a CD-R/RW that uses CD-R/RW
Reads DVD-ROM/DVD+R/DVD+RW recording technology (ICs and/or
discs at up to 8 speed. firmware) other than Power-Burn, but
Writes up to 12 speed on CD-R disc provides performance equivalent to that
media. of Sony original Power-Burn technology
Writes up to 10 speed on CD-RW disc based on the Power-Burn concept.
media.

System Requirements

The DRU-120A can be used in systems with One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
the following capabilities. One available internal +12 V/+5 V power
connector
CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher
recommended.
CAUTION
PC/AT-compatible PC
• The above system requirements is given as a
OS:
minimum requirement for a system on which basic
Windows 98 Second Edition
writing performance can be obtained. In actual use,
(Windows 98 SE),
the requirements for the writing software and other
Windows 2000 Professional
supplied software also have to be taken into
consideration. (Normally, these requirements will be
(Windows 2000),
higher than the above specifications.) Refer to your
Windows Milienium Edition
software user's guides for details.
(Windows Me),
• The drive cannot be assured to operate properly if
Windows XP Home Edition or
connected to an ATAPI interface adapter card (we
Windows XP Professional cannot guarantee compatibility or offer user support).
(Windows XP) • Writing speed may automatically be adjusted
depending on the disc specified speed or disc
At least 64 MB RAM
conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity.
At least 1 GB available hard disk space
One available EIDE(ATAPI) interface
connection (primary slave, or secondary
master or slave)

Accessory List

Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the DRU-120A when
unpacking.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.
• DRU-120A drive
• Screws ( 4)
• DRU-120A User's Guide
• Quick Start Guide
• Software Quick Start Guide
• Blank DVD+RW disc
• Software Disc
• Warranty Card
Note
To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software disc on a CD-R
disc or other media. The software disc is not sold separately.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything onto a disc, please be sure you are not violating copyright laws.
Most software companies allow you to make a back-up or archive copy of software. Check
your software's license agreement for specific details.
DRU-120A CD-ROM 32
ATAPI
DVD+RW/CD-RW Power-Burn Conformed
DVD+R DVD+RW 2.4
Power-Burn Conformed
DVD-ROM DVD+R DVD+RW 8 CD-R/RW Power-Burn
Power-Burn
CD-R 12 CD-R/RW
CD-RW 10
DRU-120A IDE ATAPI Primary SLAVE
Secondary MASTER SLAVE
CPU Pentium II 400MHz
PC/AT
OS
+12V/+5V
Windows 98 Second Edition
(Windows 98 SE)
Windows 2000 Professional
(Windows 2000)
•
Windows Millennium Edition
(Windows Me)
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
(Windows XP)
• ATAPI
RAM 64 M
1 G
•
DRU-120A
• DRU-120A
• 4
•
•
•
• DVD+RW
•
•
CD-R

Main Specifications

Compatible disc

Operating/Storage Environment

DVD-Video Operating temperature
DVD+R 5 to 35 ºC
DVD+RW
DVD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
5 35
CD-ROM
IC.
CD-ROM XA

Power and Miscellaneous

CD-DA
DC +5 V 2.0 A max.
CD Extra (CD+)
DC +12 V 1.0 A max.
CD TEXT
Size
Photo CD
Approx. 145.6 41.6 191.4 mm (WHD)
Video CD
Weight
Disc diameter 12 cm
Approx. 1.2 kg (drive only)
8 cm (reading only)

Writing Systems

DC +5 V 2.0 A max.
DVD
DC +12 V 1.0 A max.
Random write
Sequential write
145.6 41.6 191.4 mm
CD
Track-at-once
1.2 kg
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once

Interface

Packet writing
Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE) compliant

Drive

Data transfer rate
Up to 4800 kbytes/sec (32 speed 1) )
Access time
Average random stroke ATAPI
Approx. 150 ms (DVD)
Approx. 120 ms (CD)
Buffer capacity
1) Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
2 MB
capabilities of the host PC
2 M
4800 k /S 32 1)
Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.
DVD 150 ms
CD 120 ms
1)

Buffer underrun error protection

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4-664-337-01(1)
CD-Rewritable/
DVD+RW Drive
User's Guide
DRU-120A
2002 Sony Corporation Printed in China
English
Please refer to this manual together with the "ATAPI Interface Drive User's Guide" in the attached Software
Disc, which carries more detailed information.
Français
Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu'au document intitulé "ATAPI Interface Drive - Guide de
l'utilisateur" contenu sur le disque du logiciel accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.
Deutsch
Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch sowie der "Betriebsanleitung für das ATAPI-
Schnittstellenlaufwerk" auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.
Español
Consulte este manual junto con la "Guía del usuario de la unidad de interfaz ATAPI" del disco de software
suministrado, que contiene información más detallada.
Italiano
Fare riferimento al presente manuale insieme a "Guida dell'utilizzatore dell'unità disco a interfaccia ATAPI"
nel disco del software allegato, nel quale sono contenute informazioni più dettagliate.
Português
Consulte este manual juntamente com o "Guia do utilizador do drive de interface ATAPI" incluído no disco de
software fornecido, para obter informações mais detalhadas.
Nederlands
Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de "ATAPI Interface Drive Handleiding" op de bijgevoegde Software Disc,
die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.
Svenska
Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i "Användarguide för enhet med ATAPI-gränssnitt" på
den medföljande programskivan.
ATAPI